HGV Technician

Fordandslaterrugby; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading truck dealer in the UK is seeking an HGV Technician for Nightshift at their Norwich location. This role offers excellent hourly rates, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive training in HGV maintenance and repair. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Technician or Mechanic, preferably with a Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance. This is an inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities. Apply today to advance your career.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

HGV driving licence training

22-25 days holiday

Employee Of The Month Competition

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, or Car sectors.
• Ideally served a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining Trucks and Vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
• Fault Diagnostics and ensure repairs are carried out safely.

Skills

Previous experience as a Technician / Mechanic

Excellent technical knowledge

Ability to diagnose faults

Ability to participate in breakdowns

Skills to complete paperwork

Education

Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for an HGV Technician on Nightshift at our Norwich dealership.

As an HGV Technician on Nightshift, we can offer you:

• Excellent hourly rate depending on your HGV Technician experience
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF HGV Technician training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
• 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days (plus statutory), after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for as an HGV Technician on Nightshift:

• Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• If you are a Light Commercial or Car Mechanic who would like to transfer your skills then we can offer you training to become a HGV Technician.
• Ideally have served a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.
• Qualified to Level 3 (C&G, NVQ or equivalent) in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Excellent technical knowledge ensuring maintenance and repairs are carried out to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Sound knowledge to accurately diagnosis faults.
• Ability to participate in breakdowns.
• Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.
• Full UK driving licence.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 10pm - 6:30am

The HGV Technician role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles. Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's. Fault Diagnostics. Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner. Road test vehicle when required, subject to licence restrictions.

As anequal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.

Apply today to start your HGV Technician journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Address William Frost Way,
New Costessey,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR5 0JS

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